{"id":274062,"date":"2026-08-28T16:54:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:54:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/274062\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T16:54:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T16:54:21","slug":"updated-rome-police-investigate-assault-near-erie-canal-caught-on-video-crime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/274062\/","title":{"rendered":"UPDATED: Rome Police Investigate Assault Near Erie Canal Caught on Video | Crime"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Updated Information<\/p>\n

8\/28; 10:10 a.m.\u2014A person was arrested after a viral video spread on social media.<\/p>\n

The Rome Police Department reported making the arrest on Aug. 27.<\/p>\n

Damaris Brane, 35, was charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.<\/p>\n

RFD stated that “Brane is the mother of two of the juveniles seen in the video attacking the victim.”<\/p>\n

Police are trying to speak with the male victim involved.<\/p>\n

Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Rome Police Department TIP Line at 315-339-7744.<\/p>\n

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A person was arrested after a viral video spread on social media.<\/p>\n


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ORIGINAL STORY BELOW:<\/p>\n

ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Police Department is investigating an assault involving a male victim that was reportedly recorded and posted to social media.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RPD said it was alerted to the video on Aug. 26 “that appears to show a group of individuals assaulting a male victim.”<\/p>\n

Police believe the incident to have happened in the area of the Erie Canal in the City of Rome.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RPD is investigating and is asking anyone who saw the assault, knows those involved, or has more video or information to contact the Rome Police Department TIP Line at 315-339-7744.<\/p>\n

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The Rome Police Department is investigating an assault involving a male victim that was reportedly recorded and posted to social media.<\/p>\n


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